There
are 4 activities at each presentation after a show presentation.
Parents work with their children to learn about science.
Recommended for elementary
age children. Families are encouraged to attend.
Limited seating. Funding provided by Lam
Research Foundation and free.
register for each event for reminder,
you do not need to bring ticket

May 16,
2017 Tues
7-7:45 pm

Fossils through the AgesMany weird
and wild animals have lived in the past. Their
fossils give us clues of a changing Earth.
Look at dinosaurs and ice age mega fauna. Look at
some of the fossils that tell us the story of the
changing Bay Area. Stories: Mammoth Mary,

Oct 17,
2017 Tues
7-7:45 pm

Electrifying the WorldElectricity
makes our life easier. When scientists learned how
electricity works it changed how humans lived. Learn
about what is electricity and how to capture it to make
work. Stories: Night without Light, Electricity Song

Dec 5,
2017 Tues
7-7:45 pm

Exploring our MoonHow does
our Moon and Earth move in space? Learn about past
and future exploration. Why does the Moon change
in the sky and how does our Moon create high and low
tides. Does our Moon give us clues about other moons
orbiting their planets. New Storybook coming

Feb 13,
2018 Tues
7-7:45 pm

The Human Heart The heart pumps
blood through a system of veins and arteries to bring
oxygen throughout our body. What happens if the
heart does not work right. Learn about Rita
Anselmo and her struggle with a broken heart.
Story: A Broken Heart

March
20,
2018 Tues
7-7:45 pm

Earthquakes and VolcanoesThroughout
the world we have a pattern created by earthquakes and
volcanoes. Learn what it means and explore how the
Hayward Fault is ripping Fremont in half. Stories:
3 Earthquake Dolls; Leaving the Fiery Slopes of
Mt. Etna

April
24,
2018 Tues
7-7:45 pm

The Science Behind Machines - Simple machines make life
easier for humans. This presentation will look at
simple machines and how they work. Participants
will learn about levers, screws, ramps, wheels, gears,
and many more as they experiment to make them work.
Story: New storybook coming

May 22,
2018 Tues
7-7:45 pm

The
Ice Age in California The megafauna that roamed
California during the Ice Age were weird and wonderful.
Evidence from the Diablo Range show an evolving
landscape. Learn how to identify bones fragments
and more: Reading: Mammoth Mary; new
storybook coming